Demand Planner (1818_105851)

Medacta International is searching for a Demand Planner .

The Demand Planner is responsible for managing large datasets, analyzing demand trends, and ensuring accurate forecast to support business objectives. The role requires strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with internal departments and external customers, as well as a commitment to continuous improvement of demand planning processes.

The candidate will be responsible for managing the following activities:

• Budget & Forecast Support: Assist in the preparation of budget and forecast sessions by providing accurate demand insights and data-driven recommendations;
• Order Evaluation: Assess extra-forecast orders based on profitability, ensuring alignment with business objectives and supply chain capabilities;
• Demand Analysis: Analyse historical demand data to identify trends, seasonality, and patterns that influence future demand forecasts;
• Product Life cycle management: Support the business lines supply planners to properly manage the forecast of products in Phase In/Phase Out;
• Data Management & KPI Calculation: Utilize PowerQuery to manage large datasets, calculate key performance indicators (KPIs), and prepare data for Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings;
• Collaboration & Communication: Serve as a key liaison between branches and internal departments such as Sales, Marketing, and Finance, ensuring alignment and transparency in demand planning processes;
• Continuous Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of demand planning activities.

Hard Skills The resource should also have the following skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in management engineering/ Logistics/Supply Chain;
• Fluent in English;
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office programmes (Word, Excel, Outlook and Powerpoint). Good Knowledge of Power Query and Power BI.

Soft Skills

• Excellent teamwork and collaboration abilities;
• Strong communication skills;
• Customer focus and flexibility;
• Solid analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What We Offer

• Permanent contract;
• Flexible working hours;
• Carpooling organized by Medacta;
• Advantageous conventions;
• Growth opportunity, working in a continuously improving and expanding environment;
• Annual salary review linked to performance and professional development;
• Continuous training.

Medacta International is an equal opportunities employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.